Carey Mulligan and Leonardo DiCaprio star in the 2013 "The Great Gatsby," set to debut at Cannes. Over the years F. Scott Fitzgerald work, often called the "great American novel" has been adapted by Hollywood at least four other times. Here is a look back at the films and Fitzgerald's turbulent life. less

Carey Mulligan and Leonardo DiCaprio star in the 2013 "The Great Gatsby," set to debut at Cannes. Over the years F. Scott Fitzgerald work, often called the "great American novel" has been adapted by Hollywood ... more

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Actors Betty Field and MacDonald Carey speak to a young girl as Ruth Hussey looks on in a still from the film, 'The Great Gatsby,' directed by Elliott Nugent, 1949.

Actors Betty Field and MacDonald Carey speak to a young girl as Ruth Hussey looks on in a still from the film, 'The Great Gatsby,' directed by Elliott Nugent, 1949.

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An unidentified woman wearing a 'flapper'- style skirt dances at a party, as actor Shelley Winters (center) watches in the background in a still from the film, 'The Great Gatsby,' directed by Elliott Nugent, 1949. less

An unidentified woman wearing a 'flapper'- style skirt dances at a party, as actor Shelley Winters (center) watches in the background in a still from the film, 'The Great Gatsby,' directed by Elliott Nugent, ... more

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Portrait of American author Francis Scott Fitzgerald in 1935.

Portrait of American author Francis Scott Fitzgerald in 1935.

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Director Jack Clayton and actress Mia Farrow on the set of 'The Great Gatsby', 1973.

Director Jack Clayton and actress Mia Farrow on the set of 'The Great Gatsby', 1973.

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Mia Farrow, director Jack Clayton and Robert Redford on the set of 'The Great Gatsby' , 1973.

Mia Farrow, director Jack Clayton and Robert Redford on the set of 'The Great Gatsby' , 1973.

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Jeanne Crain in "The Great Gatsby" on PLAYHOUSE 90. Image dated June 11, 1958.

Jeanne Crain in "The Great Gatsby" on PLAYHOUSE 90. Image dated June 11, 1958.

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Robert Ryan and Jeanne Crain in "The Great Gatsby" on PLAYHOUSE 90. Image dated June 12, 1958.

Robert Ryan and Jeanne Crain in "The Great Gatsby" on PLAYHOUSE 90. Image dated June 12, 1958.

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American actors Mia Farrow, as Daisy Buchanan, and Robert Redford, as Jay Gatsby, reach for one another across a room in a scene from 'The Great Gatsby,' based on the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald and directed by Jack Clayton, 1974. less

American actors Mia Farrow, as Daisy Buchanan, and Robert Redford, as Jay Gatsby, reach for one another across a room in a scene from 'The Great Gatsby,' based on the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald and directed ... more

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American actors Robert Redford, as Jay Gatsby, and Mia Farrow, as Daisy Buchanan, smile at a well-to-do party in a scene from 'The Great Gatsby,' based on the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald and directed by Jack Clayton, 1974. less

American actors Robert Redford, as Jay Gatsby, and Mia Farrow, as Daisy Buchanan, smile at a well-to-do party in a scene from 'The Great Gatsby,' based on the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald and directed by Jack ... more

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Mia Farrow knitting in a scene from the film 'The Great Gatsby', 1974.

Mia Farrow knitting in a scene from the film 'The Great Gatsby', 1974.

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Mia Farrow wearing hat in a scene from the film 'The Great Gatsby', 1974.

Mia Farrow wearing hat in a scene from the film 'The Great Gatsby', 1974.

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Robert Redford leaning against luxurious car in a scene from the film 'The Great Gatsby', 1974.

Robert Redford leaning against luxurious car in a scene from the film 'The Great Gatsby', 1974.

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Mia Farrow and Robert Redford looking into each other's eyes in a scene from the film 'The Great Gatsby', 1974.

Mia Farrow and Robert Redford looking into each other's eyes in a scene from the film 'The Great Gatsby', 1974.

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Mia Farrow putting ring on the finger of Robert Redford in a scene from the film 'The Great Gatsby', 1974.

Mia Farrow putting ring on the finger of Robert Redford in a scene from the film 'The Great Gatsby', 1974.

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Mia Farrow is swathed in elegance as she prepares for a party in a scene from the film 'The Great Gatsby', 1974.

Mia Farrow is swathed in elegance as she prepares for a party in a scene from the film 'The Great Gatsby', 1974.

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Mia Farrow holding her hand in a scene from the film 'The Great Gatsby', 1974.

Mia Farrow holding her hand in a scene from the film 'The Great Gatsby', 1974.

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Karen Black and Bruce Dern hugging in a scene from the film 'The Great Gatsby', 1974.

Karen Black and Bruce Dern hugging in a scene from the film 'The Great Gatsby', 1974.

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Bruce Dern smiling in a scene from the film 'The Great Gatsby', 1974.

Bruce Dern smiling in a scene from the film 'The Great Gatsby', 1974.

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Robert Redford and Mia Farrow in a scene from the film 'The Great Gatsby', 1974.

Robert Redford and Mia Farrow in a scene from the film 'The Great Gatsby', 1974.

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Robert Redford outside of mansion in a scene from the film 'The Great Gatsby', 1974.

Robert Redford outside of mansion in a scene from the film 'The Great Gatsby', 1974.

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Mia Farrow and Robert Redford outside together in a scene from the film 'The Great Gatsby', 1974.

Mia Farrow and Robert Redford outside together in a scene from the film 'The Great Gatsby', 1974.

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